Feature Stories

35th Infantry Division takes Total Army concept from talk to truth
April 3, 2018
Soldiers of Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, 35th Infantry Division, from the Kansas National Guard, work with U.S. Air Force crew to load two M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), pre-dawn, in preparation for the Operation Diamond Torrent exercise, at an airbase in the United Arab Emirates, Jan. 21. Operation Diamond Torrent demonstrated the capabilities of the C-17 and the HIMARS as an operational strategic strike package that can rapidly deploy and infiltrate to deliver a fast, flexible and lethal combination where ever needed.

Kuwaiti, U.S. Ordnance Techs Share Experience, Techniques
April 3, 2018
Kuwait Land Force explosive ordnance disposal-qualified officers discuss tactics and techniques for defeating improvised explosive devices during joint training with U.S. EOD technicians at Udari Range Complex near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 22, 2018. Army photo by Sgt. David L. Nye

American, Jordanian Forces to Support Eager Lion 2018
April 2, 2018
Members of the Air Force Special Operation's 23rd Special Tactics Squad participate in small unit tactics at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center during Eager Lion 2017 in Amman, Jordan, May 8, 2017. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lange

Congressman makes first visit to U.S. Army Central Headquarters
March 30, 2018
Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett, Commander U.S. Army Central, greets U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman at U.S. Army Central’s Patton Hall, Shaw AFB, S.C. March 30, 2018. Norman came to meet with Soldiers of USARCENT, which comprises the largest military organization in the Congressman’s district. During his visit, Norman had a one-on-one sit-down meeting with Garrett, met with USARCENT’s staff personnel for a briefing, and received a tour of Patton Hall. This visit was the representative’s first to Patton Hall and third to Shaw AFB.

Air defense unit maintains readiness with gunnery training
March 30, 2018
The tactical control assistant waits for the electric power plant to emplace and push Patriot prime power to the engagement control station in order to begin initializing the system Feb. 10, 2018, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

Laying groundwork for future Jordanian NCOs
March 24, 2018
A Jordanian service member receives his diploma from Command Sgt. Maj. Mohammad Al-Smadi, commandant, Jordan Armed Forces Noncommissioned Officer Academy, during the graduation for the JAF NCOA Squad Leader Course, March 22, 2018, near Amman, Jordan. U.S. advisors assisted in the development of the Jordanian-led course.

‘Steel warriors’ build mission readiness with UAE counterparts
March 22, 2018
Soldiers with a 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) wait until the sun sets before executing live-fire training missions during Operation Saif Strike in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 22, 2018.

Aviation brigade exchanges troops with Jordanian Air Force
March 22, 2018
Jordanian forces transfer a simulated injured soldier from a Super Puma helicopter into a ground ambulance during Exercise Olive Grove Feb. 22, 2018. U.S. Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan observed the exercise that conducted infiltration, resupply, and exfiltration operations.

1st SFAB Enters Theater
March 16, 2018
Jimmy Lindsey, technical trainer for the Egress Rollover Mine Resistant Ambush Protector (MRAP) Training Simulator, left, observes Soldiers as they experience a rollover simulation while inside the MRAP vehicle, Feb. 22, 2018. The SFAB is a specialized unit out of Fort Benning, Ga. deploying to Afghanistan to advise and assist the Afghan National Defense Security Forces.

Divers support Army watercraft at Kuwait Naval Base
March 13, 2018
Specialist Matthew Fedewa and Sgt. Trevin Currey of the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment conduct a back-roll off of a combat rubber raiding craft, Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, March 6, 2018.